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9780735661653

Optimizing Windows 7 Pocket Consultant

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  • ISBN13:

    9780735661653

  • ISBN10:

    0735661650

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-09-16
  • Publisher: Microsoft Press
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Summary

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for optimizing the performance of your Windows 7-based PC. Zero in on core tuning, customization, and troubleshooting tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. Topics include system boot and startup, software and hardware, search and indexing, system health, and personalizing the interface. You'll get the focused information you need to solve problems and get the job done.

Author Biography

William R. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of experience in systems management and advanced programming. He is an award-winning author who’s written more than 100 books, including Windows Server 2012 Pocket Consultant and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Pocket Consultant.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Who Is This Book For?
How Is This Book Organized?
Conventions Used In This Book
Other Resources
Support & Feedback
Customizing the Windows 7 Interface
Boosting Your Desktop IQ
Making the Start Menu Work for You
Making the Taskbar Dance
Personalizing the Appearance of Windows 7
Customizing Basic Interfaces
Optimizing Desktop Themes, Screen Savers, Backgrounds, and More
Customizing and Safeguarding Your User Account
Customizing Boot, Startup, and Power Options
Customizing Your Computer's Firmware Interface
Customizing Startup and Boot Configuration
Resolving Restart or Shutdown Issues
Organizing, Searching, and Indexing
Exploring Your Computer in New Ways
Customizing Windows Explorer
Searching and Indexing Your Computer
Fine-Tuning Windows Search
Indexing Your Computer
Optimizing Your Computer's Software
Diving Deep into Software Installation
Making Software Work Like You Want It To
Managing Installed Software
Tracking System Performance and Health
Tracking Relative Performance
Checking Current Performance Levels
Event Logging and Viewing
Analyzing and Logging Performance
Resolving Failures and Reliability Issues
Recording and Analyzing Performance Data
Optimizing Performance Tips and Techniques
Optimizing Power Management Settings for Performance
Maintaining Performance with Updates
Optimizing Performance: Final Tune-up Suggestions
Firmware Interface Options
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